Sebastian interviewed pianist/composer Elliot Galvin about his debut album Dreamland (Chaos Collective)

Elliot Galvin spoke about working as a trio: “We all get on very well. We have similar thoughts about music and art. There’s a real playflness between us, which I think is important”

He talked about:

– Early life and inspirations in Rochester in Kent

– Trinity College/ Trinity Laban which he has been associated with since the age of 14

– The trio with Tom McCredie (bass) and Simon Roth (drums) and the spirit of their collaboration

– Three tracks of the album

– 1) -ism at [05:25]
– 2) Periodical Cicada at [09:26]
– 3) Canon at [11:50]

UPDATE: Immediately after this interview, Galvin performed in  the Trinity Laban Gold Medal Showcase, and won the competition, which gives just one award annually. The Gold Medal is “ the most prestigious award for a student musician offered by Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

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Elliot Galvin website (with several videos)